Leon Lira has fought hard to build a life for himself, one with friendships, safety, and stability, a far cry from his youth. He works with his best friend at a job he loves in the city he loves even more, but he's still missing the one thing he longs for... A family of his own. Determined to move on from a relationship that ended in heartbreak, he meets the sexy Maalik at a Halloween charity event. After a night of dancing, flirting, and sparks, Leon thinks he may be ready to jump back into the dating pool. But Maalik is a mystery and the night ends leaving Leon with more questions than answers.Veterinarian, Maalik Reza, adores Philadelphia. Free to be himself in the city he calls home, he still can't escape the weight of family expectations, or tell them the truth about himself. When the wickedly gorgeous Leon shows up at his clinic with a newborn kitten in tow, Maalik sees, for the first time, a life he wants but one he's never dared dream. Their sizzling connection tempts him to take a chance.They fit each other perfectly. Even their pets get along. But Leon needs a man who will make him a priority and not keep him hidden in the shadows. And Maalik is torn between being true to himself and having a life with Leon or being the version his family expects him to be. Can they find family in each other or will insecurities and uncertainties break them apart?